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But instead of barking or getting aggressive, the dog’s tail starts wagging enthusiastically.

He rushes forward, leaping up onto the fence so that the mail man can stroke his head.

The mail man stays to stroke the excited dog for quite some time, and doesn’t even appear to mind when the dog licks his face.

Sharing the video on Facebook, Michael wrote: “Everyday whether or not we have mail this mail man stops to see my dog who is only nine months old.

Facebook/Michael Collins

This dog's reaction to his mailman is not what you would expect

“He always gets over looked as a dangerous or unapproachable dog, maybe cause he’s big I am not sure.

“He doesn’t bark at them or growl (maybe the off couple times he barks at people but which dog doesn’t).

“But this guy here always makes an effort to get off his bike to give him a hug and a pat!

“I’m not sure who to tag on Facebook for him to see this - but thanks man keep up the good job and you’ve definitely got a friend waiting for ya!!”

Unlikely Animal Friends

Wed, January 11, 2017

It might be a dog eat dog world but - as these pictures prove - best friends come in all shapes and sizes.These fluffy, feathered and furry friends are making no secret of the fact that theyre perfect pals even though their choice of chum might seem questionable at first glance.